Fool's Rules Regatta
About this event
The Fool's Rules Regatta is a cultural festival in Narragansett, Rhode Island, at Easton's Beach (First Beach). A delightfully absurd Narragansett Bay tradition in which teams race homemade, non-motorized vessels built from found materials and sheer optimism. Part engineering contest and part comedy, the regatta draws huge crowds to First Beach for one of Rhode Island's quirkiest and most photogenic summer spectacles.
Annual, last Saturday in August at Easton's Beach
Location & directions
Easton's Beach (First Beach), Narragansett, RI 02882
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fool's Rules Regatta held?
Fool's Rules Regatta is held in Narragansett, Rhode Island, at Easton's Beach (First Beach), Narragansett, RI 02882.
What is Fool's Rules Regatta?
A delightfully absurd Narragansett Bay tradition in which teams race homemade, non-motorized vessels built from found materials and sheer optimism.
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